USB for Sentry Mode and Splitter

[rainforest]

I tried to search the forum, but couldn't find the info I need.

Can anybody help me suggest what size and brand of USB stick I should get for Sentry mode (128gb?), and also which USB splitter I should get (preferably from Amazon) so I can have two iPhone charging ports and sentry mode/dash cam working at the same time?

 

[Pmurphjam]

I bought this mini USB port extender from Amazon, Sabrent Premium 3-Port Aluminum Mini USB 3.0 90/180 degree rotatable, works great in my Model 3. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013XGK53E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Also bought this USB stick Patriot 256GB supersonic rage 2
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SNLH5RE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[eladts]

Here is what I use in my car:

• Samsung PRO Endurance 128GB Micro SDXC - These are specifically made for dash cam application and can withstand the constant writing.
  
• Rocketek USB 3.0 Adapter for Micro SD Card - This compact adapter keeps the micro SD card securely inside the adapter.
  
• DTECH 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub - This compact hub supports micro USB input for extra power.
  
• Micro USB Cable - Connect the hub to the second front USB port.

This solution allows for TeslaCam / Sentry Mode while charging three devices at the same time.

 

[rainforest]

Here is what I use in my car:

• Samsung PRO Endurance 128GB Micro SDXC - These are specifically made for dash cam application and can withstand the constant writing.
  
• Rocketek USB 3.0 Adapter for Micro SD Card - This compact adapter keeps the micro SD card securely inside the adapter.
  
• DTECH 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub - This compact hub supports micro USB input for extra power.
  
• Micro USB Cable - Connect the hub to the second front USB port.

This solution allows for TeslaCam / Sentry Mode while charging three devices at the same time.

If I don't need to charge three devices and only want to charge using the two built in ports under the compartment lid, I won't need the micro usb cable, right? Sorry for the ignorance! I charge two iPhones.

 

[HAWX 12]

Here is what I use in my car:

• Samsung PRO Endurance 128GB Micro SDXC - These are specifically made for dash cam application and can withstand the constant writing.
  
• Rocketek USB 3.0 Adapter for Micro SD Card - This compact adapter keeps the micro SD card securely inside the adapter.
  
• DTECH 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub - This compact hub supports micro USB input for extra power.
  
• Micro USB Cable - Connect the hub to the second front USB port.

This solution allows for TeslaCam / Sentry Mode while charging three devices at the same time.

Is your USB setup still working after update? I'm on 2019.8.5 and just tried to hook up a rocketek USB/micro SD hub, etc and USB not recognizing.

 

[commasign]

Here’s info on the splitters I use to have two wireless phone chargers and two USB drives:

https://www.teslaadviceblog.com/blo...a-usb-music-drive-and-two-7-5w-phone-chargers

 

[Big1matt]

I bought a basic 4 port USB splitter from Walmart, and a 128 GIG Sandisk USB drive and it works perfectly for dash cam and sentry mode. The higher storage will allow plenty of sentry mode footage to store, but I would still recommend cleaning it regularly, once or twice a month. I have another basic USB stick on one of the other ports, I use that USB stick for music. And a third USB cable going into one of the other ports on the splitter, for charger. I have Jeda wireless charger on both Tesla usb ports, with the the one end going straight into a USB port, and other going to USB splitter.

 

[davewill]

I ordered the hub because it looked like it would work well in the space. However, I don't see much point to powering it from the second USB port. The hub will only draw power from one port either way. Might as well leave the second port open and available.

I linked my favorite SD card reader below. Very fast, but the best part is that you can use both SD slots at once. I'll let folks know if it works in my model 3 after I take delivery.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006T9B6R2

 

[davewill]

It works! Got three car today, and installed the reader with two sd cards in it. One happily used for music, the other for sentry. Got the 128GB Samsung pro endurance recommended above for sentry, now I just need a bigger sd card for the music. The 64GB card I was testing with isn't quite big enough for my whole library.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006T9B6R2